Position Summary: The Maintenance Assistant (MA) is responsible for a variety of custodial, janitorial, and landscaping duties in support of the Facilities Services department. The MA assists with preventative and routine maintenance on both the facility and the equipment. The MA provides assistance with snow removal. The MA uses his/her best skill in maintaining a facility that is provides a safe, inviting and clean environment for SJA's staff, children and families. The MA works with other department members to coordinate all in-house custodial, janitorial, and landscaping support services. Performs other related duties as needed.
Position Reports to: Facilities Manager
Equipment Used:
Office equipment: phone systems, fax machine, photocopier
Facilities Services Equipment: Janitorial, custodial, landscaping, snow removal, carpentry tools and equipment
Environmental Conditions:
Occasional exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care of ill residents and children, occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of residents and children and seasonal exposure to high humidity due to temperature control of the facility. Performs duties with exposure to various types of ware chemicals, cleaning agents and varying types of equipment and work hazards (i.e., slippery floors). Works in and out of doors in varying weather conditions.
Essential Job Functions/Duties:
- Extends excellent service to all children and families
- Assure each children's right to privacy and confidentiality, at all times
- Establishes appropriate relationships with children's which ensures them a safe environment that protects their rights
- Models behaviors that foster the "Children First" philosophy
- Communicates verbally and in writing all pertinent information to assist in facilities maintenance
- Performs cleaning duties that include but are not limited to the following; Floor care (cleaning, sweeping, wet mopping, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, and spot removal) Furniture and Equipment Moving
- Custodial Maintenance: Wall, window, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures and furniture cleaning, disinfection and maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance: preventative maintenance including cleaning, repair, and lubrication of power and hand tools and equipment; checks equipment for ware or damage
- Minor Maintenance: hanging pictures, changing light bulbs, filters, etc.
- Snow/Ice Removal and Salting
- Trash and Liter Removal: keeping grounds free of litter and other obstructions to beauty and safety
- Landscaping: sprinkle, mow, trim, fertilize, rake, and provide landscaping services, as required
- Required to be on-call (weekends, holidays, etc) due to various situations, such as snow removal/salting, emergency situations, etc., on a rotating basis with other Maintenance staff
- Inspects completed work; collects janitorial, landscaping, and maintenance equipment; cleans, restocks and returns equipment, tools, and supplies to proper location; and places trash and soiled materials in designated areas
- Communicates pertinent information with members of the team to ensure continuity, reporting changes in conditions or other concerns or issues
- Supports other team members in the accomplishments of duties
- Participates in mandatory meetings to improve teamwork, communications and problem solving
- Maintains a safe environment for the children according to SJA policy and procedures-reports potential or actual hazardous conditions
- Is familiar with fire alarm systems, elevator operations and safety, fire and emergency evacuation procedures, and participates in fire drills and emergency situations
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St. Joseph Academy
Apr 24, 2025